I recently travelled to Cork. I used to think Father Ted was exaggerated and stereotypical; now I think it was in many ways quite realistic.
People here really do say, “feck”, and otherwise sound a bit like characters from that sitcom. They’re also friendly and helpful (I remember reading a letter in a magazine complaining that the token Irish person in Coronation Street was too stereotypically nice). I really enjoy taking taxis in Cork because the taxi drivers are so much fun to talk to.
The roadsides are plastered with placards for various upcoming elections.
I haven’t noticed any Euro-campaigning in the UK so far, but I haven’t really been looking for it, either.
Anyway, watch Father Ted.
